steering shaft before engine install?

[BigShooter]

Hey Y'all,
Anyone see any problems with putting the steering shaft in prior to engine install?
I'm not sure how much clearance there is when hoisting the engine/trans in the bay and don't want to make things too difficult.
Thanks,
Craig

[edwardb]

May depend on what engine you're using. What I can tell you is that with a Coyote the steering column has to be completely out. Not just unhooked and swung out of the way. Found that out in the middle of dropping the Gen 3 Coyote into my Gen 3 Coupe. Not the best timing.

[KDubU]

Just like Paul stated it depends on your engine. Mine was in when I installed my 351w.

[BigShooter]

Thank you - very helpful. I'm putting in a coyote gen 3 so will wait on steering. Don't like to go backwards on anything.